What flies are hatching on the Fox River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Fox River include Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Fox River?

The Fox River is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Fox River fishable today?

Live conditions for Fox River are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Fox River Fly Fishing Conditions

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Gauge data unavailable for Fox River.
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24-Hr Pressure

28.91 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

69°FMainly clear

Wind 14 mph28.91 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

74° / 56°

0.11"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

70° / 57°

Sun

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Overcast

76° / 54°

Mon

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Rain showers

78° / 62°

1.85"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

Time of Day

Using: Caddis

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Fox River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Fox River · July · Summer

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JanDec

Caddis (#14-16). Summer brookies.

Caddis

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About Fox River

The Fox River near Seney in the Upper Peninsula is the river Ernest Hemingway actually fished after World War I — the real-life inspiration for 'Big Two-Hearted River.' Wild brook trout populate the cold, dark-stained water flowing through the Great Manistique Swamp. The Fox River Pathway offers hiking access to the river. Classic UP brook trout country.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

Regulations

Verify Schoolcraft County exceptions in current Michigan DNR guide. Michigan Fishing License required. Season opens last Saturday of April. No active USGS gauge — check with Seney-area fly shops.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Fox River with more confidence.